WANA (Jul 09) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi strongly condemned the ongoing Israeli military aggression against Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria, describing it as continued massacres and genocide carried out under the silence and inaction of the UN Security Council. He blamed Israel’s occupation and attacks for fueling insecurity in the region and held the regime’s supporters responsible for the resulting crimes.

 

Araghchi made the remarks during a brief stop in Jeddah on Tuesday evening, following his participation in the BRICS summit in Brazil, in which he met with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and discussed bilateral relations and regional developments.

Meeting and Talks Between Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Faisal bin Farhan, Foreign Ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia, Held at the Saudi Foreign Ministry Office on July 08, 2025. Social media/ WANA News Agency

The Iranian Foreign Minister emphasized the shared position of Islamic and regional countries in condemning the Israeli and American military attacks against Iran. He underscored the collective responsibility of the region to counter the threat posed by Israel’s expansionist and warmongering policies.

 

Araghchi thanked the Saudi government for its excellent management of this year’s Hajj and its valuable assistance in facilitating the return of Iranian pilgrims, especially in light of the complications caused by the recent Israeli military aggression.

 

He reaffirmed Iran’s determination to enhance relations with Saudi Arabia across all areas of mutual interest.

Meeting and Talks Between Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Faisal bin Farhan, Foreign Ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia, Held at the Saudi Foreign Ministry Office on July 08, 2025. Social media/ WANA News Agency

For his part, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal reiterated his country’s firm stance, along with other regional states, in condemning violations of Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

 

He stressed the importance of intensified efforts to prevent further escalation and expressed Saudi Arabia’s readiness to contribute toward de-escalation.

 

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei also commented on the visit in a post on X (formerly Twitter), writing: “FM Araghchi hold fruiteful conversations with Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman, FM Amir Faisal bin Farhan and Defense Minister Amir Khaled bin Salman about Iran – Saudi bilateral relations and latest developments in the region.”